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No, you’re not experiencing déjà vu. This is indeed another variation of homemade macaroni and cheese! Unlike the Italian and Mexican varieties I’ve already shared, this version contains meat. Like the other varieties, this version is delicious, easy to prepare, and affordable.
Ingredients
3 cups macaroni, uncooked measure
4 cups … [Read more...] about Sloppy Joe Macaroni & Cheese

All of us need a few quick, easy-to-prepare recipes in our repertoires. This is one of those recipes. I came up with it several weeks ago when we were low on groceries and I needed to quickly prepare a meal. Surprisingly, we enjoyed the result so much that I put it on our menu for this summer.
Ingredients
32 oz. chicken broth
1 cup … [Read more...] about Easy Tortellini Tomato Soup

After the Italian Tomato Macaroni & Cheese I made last spring turned out so well, I decided to tweak the recipe to create a Mexican version. The result was just as hearty and just as tasty.
Ingredients
3 cups macaroni pasta (uncooked measure)
4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
1 can (10 oz.) diced tomatoes and … [Read more...] about Mexican Tomato Macaroni & Cheese

Pizza is one of my husband’s favorite dishes. He likes traditional pizza (tomato-based sauce, Italian meats, etc.) but I’m a tad bit more adventurous. I took a chance by integrating pesto, a flavor I know he likes, into a pizza recipe. The verdict? He and I both agree that it’s pretty tasty.
Pizza dough ingredients
1 cup warm water (110 … [Read more...] about Chicken Pesto Pizza

This stew is another dish on my household’s menu this spring. The recipe for it is an amalgamation of recipes I’ve come across for similar dishes. I love that it can be prepared using only one pot and that it contains numerous vegetables. Don’t let the vegetables fool you, though—it is very filling and the taste of savory Italian sausage … [Read more...] about Italian Sausage Stew

I like having homemade macaroni and cheese on the menu each month because it is a meatless entrée that is still hearty. For our most recent menu, I reviewed several recipes in an attempt to find a way to put a spin on the way I traditionally prepare macaroni and cheese. I pulled elements from a couple of different recipes and merged them with … [Read more...] about Italian Tomato Macaroni & Cheese

Popcorn is often overlooked as a relatively healthy snack option. This may be because it is often prepared or served in unhealthy manners, such as butter-drenched “movie theater” varieties or those popped in pre-sealed microwave popcorn bags that generally contain high amounts of unhealthy fats, numerous chemicals and artificial flavors, and … [Read more...] about Popcorn: A Healthy and Affordable Snack